Powder Coating Technician

PiovanGroup North America•Franklin, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Conair, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading producer of auxiliary equipment for the plastics processing industry. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. The Powder Coating Technician is responsible for all aspects of the powder coating process, prepping surfaces, powder application, curing recipes, movement of material, and the inventory of powder. facilities and equipment in our plant. This position reports to the Fabrication Supervisor and is located in our plant in Franklin, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

Prior experience of 5 years or more in powder coating.
Proficient in computer scheduling.
Strong ability to recognize defects in applied products.
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills to troubleshoot issues and minimize downtime.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift heavy items, stand / walk long periods.
Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

Maintain the powder coating production schedule in SAP.
Clean, degrease, and mask parts before coating.
Organization and efficiency around loading and unload parts onto conveyor hooks or racks
Manage color changes, clean out booths, and prevent color contamination.
Adjust air pressure, fluidization, and feed rates on coating equipment.
Monitor baking and curing oven temperatures for proper paint cross-linking.
Inspect finished components for runs, bubbles, thin spots, or contamination using mil thickness gauges, and other color match equipment.
Maintain safety compliance, wear required respirators and properly store hazardous materials.
Organize and maintain the inventory of powder required for the production schedule.
Ownership of the quality of our coated parts and the process to coat them.
Other duties as assigned.